by Alice Foster | Jun 9, 2021 | Compensation
Highways England has confirmed it is considering several options to improve the Hopgrove roundabout and to create a dual carriageway east to Barton Hill. These options are currently going through a rigorous consultation process with regional stakeholders and the...
by Catherine Johnston | May 27, 2021 | Agriculture, Consultation, Legislation, Payment Scheme
DEFRA has issued its Lump Sum and Delinked Payments Consultation for the Basic Payment (BPS). The deadline is 11th August with DEFRA’s intention being to respond in early October. These will be joined by new entrant support, with details of that yet to be set out. All...
by Katie Fall | May 25, 2021 | Grant Schemes, Woodland
The latest Government incentive to create more woodland comes under the English Woodland Creation Offer which plans to support the creation of over 10,000 hectares of new broadleaved woodland. The minimum size woodland for this scheme is 1 hectare (2.47 acres) in 0.1...
by Tim Waring | May 24, 2021 | Residential
I am sure your estate agent will tell you how busy they have been of late. Likewise your solicitor, financial advisor and indeed probably everyone else that helps make up the many important cogs of our unique housing market we are now experiencing. Some years ago, I...
by Harry Appleton-Metcalfe | May 12, 2021 | Lettings
The rental market in Yorkshire has taken a sharp rise in the first quarter of 2021.The rental market growth nationally went to a 10 year high in March with the fastest-rising rents in the North East of England. These are over 5% up on past years. In the last 3 months,...
by Tim Waring | May 6, 2021 | Residential
Non-essential retail is back. Harrogate like so many other towns has been awash with well-known shopping bags during the last couple of weeks, car sales have revved up without a flat battery in sight and coinciding with a burst of sunny weather, pubs, bars and...
by Katie Fall | Apr 28, 2021 | Agriculture, Grant Schemes
Just a reminder to our farming community that the Basic Payment Scheme and Countryside Stewardship Revenue claim deadline is midnight on Monday, 17th May 2021! Claims submitted after 17th May and before 11th June will be accepted but will be penalised. If you...
by Giles Chaplin | Apr 9, 2021 | Agriculture, Grant Schemes
The UK’s Agricultural Industry is facing the largest changes seen in over a generation and possibly the biggest change to farm support since the Agriculture Act 1947. The face of farming will alter substantially over the next few years and businesses need to adapt and...
by John Haigh | Mar 19, 2021 | Agriculture, Commercial, Development and Planning
John Haigh, executive chairman of one of Yorkshire’s leading chartered surveyors, land and estate agents is heading the search for two new rural surveyors to join the expanding team at Lister Haigh. RURAL SURVEYOR We are seeking a qualified surveyor to work...
by Tim Waring | Mar 18, 2021 | Residential
Gardens and yards play a very important part in the saleability of a property. If your garden is the last thing on your mind when it comes to property maintenance or you regard it as a dreaded chore, then a change of mindset is essential particularly if you’re...
